A Legend Returns to the Green Flag: WNC’s Dave Marcis to Start the Goodyear 400
By Marge | Published 2026-03-19T18:21:45.242Z
Sports
Location: Asheville, NC, Arden, Darlington
NASCAR legend Dave Marcis, an Arden resident, will be the honorary starter at Darlington's Goodyear 400. A tribute to a storied career!
NASCAR -- There are certain sights that just feel right in the world of racing: a high-banked oval, the smell of burning rubber, and Dave Marcis sporting his signature Goodyear hat. This Sunday, NASCAR fans will get to witness a truly special moment as the Arden resident and racing icon steps onto the flag stand as the honorary starter for the Goodyear 400 at Darlington Raceway.The announcement, shared by Darlington officials on March 18, has sent a wave of nostalgia through the racing community
Keywords: Dave Marcis, NASCAR, Darlington Raceway, Goodyear 400, Honorary Starter, Western North Carolina, WNC, Daytona 500